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Started in 2003, the adventure of Clos Louie is a textbook case: doll's vineyard (2.3 ha) on a beautiful clay-limestone terroir of Castillon, very old vines (150 years old!) mostly Merlot and red tail malbec, careful biodynamic cultivation, double manual sorting during the harvest, little interventionist vinification, gentle maturing in 500-litre demi-muids. A true artist's wine, absent from the guides but that informed amateurs know well.

A family estate reawakened in 2011 by the arrival of son Paul Garcin, a former rock musician on the Bordeaux scene. An instant switch to organic and biodynamic viticulture, to produce intuitive, artist's wines that are immediately sapid and have a strong pleasure note. As a deliberate iconoclast, Paul Garcin makes a point of offering different facets to each Haut-Bergey vintage: a classic cuvée vinified and matured in the tradition of Bordeaux's great growths, the more contemporary Cuvée Paul, and single-vineyard cuvées highlighting their respective terroirs.

An approach hailed by the Revue du Vin de France: "A modern vision and the ability to reinvent oneself without betraying: Haut-Bergey symbolises the current vitality of Bordeaux's most historic vineyard".

Cuvée Paul is a "modern" Pessac-Léognan, produced using contemporary practices to stay as close to the fruit as possible: partial vinification using whole bunches, and virtually wood-free ageing (concrete egg, amphora and demi-muid).

A family estate reawakened in 2011 by the arrival of son Paul Garcin, a former rock musician on the Bordeaux scene. An instant switch to organic and biodynamic viticulture, to produce intuitive, artist's wines that are immediately sapid and have a strong pleasure note. As a deliberate iconoclast, Paul Garcin makes a point of offering different facets to each Haut-Bergey vintage: a classic cuvée vinified and matured in the tradition of Bordeaux's great growths, the more contemporary Cuvée Paul, and single-vineyard cuvées highlighting their respective terroirs.

An approach hailed by the Revue du Vin de France: "A modern vision and the ability to reinvent oneself without betraying: Haut-Bergey symbolises the current vitality of Bordeaux's most historic vineyard".

Cuvée Jardin is a parcel-based micro-cuvée (named after the eponymous parcel adjoining the Château), 100% Merlot, on a predominantly clay terroir.

A family estate reawakened in 2011 by the arrival of son Paul Garcin, a former rock musician on the Bordeaux scene. An instant switch to organic and biodynamic viticulture, to produce intuitive, artist's wines that are immediately sapid and have a strong pleasure note. As a deliberate iconoclast, Paul Garcin makes a point of offering different facets to each Haut-Bergey vintage: a classic cuvée vinified and matured in the tradition of Bordeaux's great growths, the more contemporary Cuvée Paul, and single-vineyard cuvées highlighting their respective terroirs.

An approach hailed by the Revue du Vin de France: "A modern vision and the ability to reinvent oneself without betraying: Haut-Bergey symbolises the current vitality of Bordeaux's most historic vineyard".

Virtually abandoned in 1993 when Mr and Mrs Cathiard bought it, Smith Haut Lafitte now shines brightly among the elite of Bordeaux's left bank. The progress made is admirable, as the Cathiards spared no effort: restoring the vineyard, building a vat room and an underground cellar, introducing state-of-the-art equipment, converting to organic farming... The latest vintages demonstrate increased structural finesse and aromatic delicacy. Bravo!

Virtually abandoned in 1993 when Mr and Mrs Cathiard bought it, Smith Haut Lafitte now shines brightly among the elite of Bordeaux's left bank. The progress made is admirable, as the Cathiards spared no effort: restoring the vineyard, building a vat room and an underground cellar, introducing state-of-the-art equipment, converting to organic farming... The latest vintages demonstrate increased structural finesse and aromatic delicacy. Bravo!

Virtually abandoned in 1993 when Mr and Mrs Cathiard bought it, Smith Haut Lafitte now shines brightly among the elite of Bordeaux's left bank. The progress made is admirable, as the Cathiards spared no effort: restoring the vineyard, building a vat room and an underground cellar, introducing state-of-the-art equipment, converting to organic farming... The latest vintages demonstrate increased structural finesse and aromatic delicacy. Bravo!

Virtually abandoned in 1993 when Mr and Mrs Cathiard bought it, Smith Haut Lafitte now shines brightly among the elite of Bordeaux's left bank. The progress made is admirable, as the Cathiards spared no effort: restoring the vineyard, building a vat room and an underground cellar, introducing state-of-the-art equipment, converting to organic farming... The latest vintages demonstrate increased structural finesse and aromatic delicacy. Bravo!

Regardless of its production in the Margaux appellation, Mille Roses also produces an Haut-Médoc on 4 parcels, 5.5 ha, around the Château. 50% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot and 10% petit verdot giving a dashing, accessible and silky wine, finely wooded (25% new oak). And of course, driven organically since 2010.

Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.

Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.

The smallest cru bourgeois (3.9 ha) in the Médoc and one of the first certified organic (in 2011), run by Mrs Nadalié, oenologist and daughter of the Nadalié cooperage, which supplies many of the great Bordeaux wines. Located in the south of the Médoc between La Lagune and the Margaux appellation, 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, it is difficult not to like its Clos La Bohême with its floral nose (very peony) on a sweet, tender, fresh palate and always tasty tannins.

The smallest cru bourgeois (3.9 ha) in the Médoc and one of the first certified organic (in 2011), run by Mrs Nadalié, oenologist and daughter of the Nadalié cooperage, which supplies many of the great Bordeaux wines. Located in the south of the Médoc between La Lagune and the Margaux appellation, 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, it is difficult not to like its Clos La Bohême with its floral nose (very peony) on a sweet, tender, fresh palate and always tasty tannins.

Not really Margaux even if it is a neighbour, not really Haut-Médoc as it is situated in the extreme south of the Médoc on the outskirts of Bordeaux, La Lagune is a special vintage in the 1855 classification, marvellously combining finesse and sweet smoothness.

Not really Margaux even if it is a neighbour, not really Haut-Médoc as it is situated in the extreme south of the Médoc on the outskirts of Bordeaux, La Lagune is a special vintage in the 1855 classification, marvellously combining finesse and sweet smoothness.

Not really Margaux even if it is a neighbour, not really Haut-Médoc as it is situated in the extreme south of the Médoc on the outskirts of Bordeaux, La Lagune is a special vintage in the 1855 classification, marvellously combining finesse and sweet smoothness.

The Médoc has its local appellations, its châteaux, its terraces... and its Japanese winemaker. Arriving in 2010, Osamu Uchida settled in the commune of Cissac-Médoc (bordering Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe) with the aim of producing wines that combine Japanese perfectionism with Bordeaux oenological know-how. On his micro-vineyard of less than 3 ha, Osamu Uchida produces several cuvées, including Miracle, 100% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 20% de-stemmed by hand, aged in 500-l barrels, bottled unfined and unfiltered, with a minimum of SO2. His 2023 is fresh, fruity (pure blackberry juice), moderately tannic and slightly acidic, a Médoc with good length, as delicate as it is original.

Totally surrounded by classified growths, La Gurgue enjoys a privileged terroir, and the attentive care of Mrs Villars (also owner of Ferrière, classified growth of Margaux, and Haut-Bages-Libéral, classified growth of Pauillac), voted Winemaker of the Year 2024 by La Revue du Vin de France. Certainly the best quality/price/pleasure ratio in the appellation.

Totally surrounded by classified growths, La Gurgue enjoys a privileged terroir, and the attentive care of Mrs Villars (also owner of Ferrière, classified growth of Margaux, and Haut-Bages-Libéral, classified growth of Pauillac), voted Winemaker of the Year 2024 by La Revue du Vin de France. Certainly the best quality/price/pleasure ratio in the appellation.

Totally surrounded by classified growths, La Gurgue enjoys a privileged terroir, and the attentive care of Mrs Villars (also owner of Ferrière, classified growth of Margaux, and Haut-Bages-Libéral, classified growth of Pauillac), voted Winemaker of the Year 2024 by La Revue du Vin de France. Certainly the best quality/price/pleasure ratio in the appellation.

Small bourgeois cru of 4 ha, between Giscours, Monbrison and d'Angludet. Although organically farmed - since 2010 - and producing just over 1000 cases per year, Mille Roses remains among the least expensive of the Margaux appellation, and yet one of the most endearing.

Small bourgeois cru of 4 ha, between Giscours, Monbrison and d'Angludet. Although organically farmed - since 2010 - and producing just over 1000 cases per year, Mille Roses remains among the least expensive of the Margaux appellation, and yet one of the most endearing.

Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. With attention to the smallest detail, they produce true Margaux, as dense and spicy as they are slender. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.

The "Nout" cuvée, which is more quickly accessible, has a majority of Merlot (55%), while the Grand Vin gives pride of place to Cabernet Sauvignon (65%).

The Nout cuvée was cited among the "Bordeaux of legend" in the Revue du Vin de France (May 2020).

Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. With attention to the smallest detail, they produce true Margaux, as dense and spicy as they are slender. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.

The "Nout" cuvée, which is more quickly accessible, has a majority of Merlot (55%), while the Grand Vin gives pride of place to Cabernet Sauvignon (65%).

The Nout cuvée was cited among the "Bordeaux of legend" in the Revue du Vin de France (May 2020).

Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. With attention to the smallest detail, they produce true Margaux, as dense and spicy as they are slender. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.

The "Nout" cuvée, which is more quickly accessible, has a majority of Merlot (55%), while the Grand Vin gives pride of place to Cabernet Sauvignon (65%).

The Nout cuvée was cited among the "Bordeaux of legend" in the Revue du Vin de France (May 2020).

Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. With attention to the smallest detail, they produce true Margaux, as dense and spicy as they are slender. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.

The "Nout" cuvée, which is more quickly accessible, has a majority of Merlot (55%), while the Grand Vin gives pride of place to Cabernet Sauvignon (65%).

Straddling the Margaux and Haut-Médoc appellations, Clos du Jaugueyron is a mini estate (8 ha in total) in the southern Médoc run like a vegetable garden by Mr. and Mrs. Théron. With attention to the smallest detail, they produce true Margaux, as dense and spicy as they are slender. Quoted as "a safe address" by M. Bettane, and as "one of the most interesting properties in the Médoc at the moment" by the Revue du Vin de France.

The "Nout" cuvée, which is more quickly accessible, has a majority of Merlot (55%), while the Grand Vin gives pride of place to Cabernet Sauvignon (65%).

A small Margaux classified growth (24 ha), Ferrière is a traditional Margaux, frank and pleasant, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its capacity for ageing is undeniable. Certified organicsince 2015, Ferrière was doubly certified biodynamic in 2018, with the Biodyvin and Demeter labels. Awarded Best Winemaker of the Year 2024 by Revue du Vin de France, Claire Villars-Lurtonet has pushed her Margaux cru to the top. Bravo!

A small Margaux classified growth (24 ha), Ferrière is a traditional Margaux, frank and pleasant, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its capacity for ageing is undeniable. Certified organicsince 2015, Ferrière was doubly certified biodynamic in 2018, with the Biodyvin and Demeter labels. Awarded Best Winemaker of the Year 2024 by Revue du Vin de France, Claire Villars-Lurtonet has pushed her Margaux cru to the top. Bravo!

A small Margaux classified growth (24 ha), Ferrière is a traditional Margaux, frank and pleasant, moderately powerful but perfectly balanced. Its capacity for ageing is undeniable. Certified organicsince 2015, Ferrière was doubly certified biodynamic in 2018, with the Biodyvin and Demeter labels. Awarded Best Winemaker of the Year 2024 by Revue du Vin de France, Claire Villars-Lurtonet has pushed her Margaux cru to the top. Bravo!